October 10, 2012 by Steel Haven

First NFL team to ever gain 300 yards passing and 300 yards rushing in a game.

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Baltimore Ravens

4-1

Escaped Arrowhead thanks in large part to a horrendous call in the fourth quarter when a play was whistled dead on a clear Flacco fumble returned for a TD. Since the replacement referees are gone there was no media teeth gnashing for a call every bit as bad if not worse than the now infamous (and arguably correct) simultaneous possession call for Tate on MNF.

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New England Patriots

3-2

Rushed for over 200 yards in consecutive games for the first time since 1978.

Tillman and Briggs both returned interceptions for TDs in each of the last 2 weeks. Only other teammates to ever accomplish the feat were Law and Smith of the 2001 Patriots.

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14.

Minnesota Vikings

4-1

Harvin for MVP!

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Pittsburgh Steelers

2-2

Mendenhall made a difference.

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Philadelphia Eagles

3-2

Vick turnovers again reared their ugly head.

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3.

Arizona Cardinals

4-1

Grimm's offensive line has been grim allowing 17 sacks in the last 2 games.

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Green Bay Packers

2-3

Blew a 21-3 halftime lead in Indianapolis. Covering Wayne in the second half might have been a good idea.

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Cincinnati Bengals

3-2

Not sure what Lewis was thinking down 4 with only 3 minutes remaining when he decided to try a FG on fourth and 5 from the 23. Sadly enough Nugent missed anyway.

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Seattle Seahawks

3-2

Already tallied 16 sacks after totaling just 35 all of last season. Surprise first rounder Irvin's pair of sacks raised his total to 4.5.

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Dallas Cowboys

2-2

Exit the bye with 98 wins and 98 losses this century. Mediocrity personified.

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St. Louis Rams

3-2

Winning ugly, a Fisher trait.

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12.

San Diego Chargers

3-2

Suffered bad luck when a roughing the passer penalty negated an interception and got the Saints back into the game.

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Denver Broncos

2-3

Need a win in San Diego even though their schedule gets much easier after the bye.

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Miami Dolphins

2-3

Play of offensive line and defensive front 7 allows them to be competitive regardless of opponent.

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New Orleans Saints

1-4

First victory came with Payton, Loomis and Vitt in the building to watch Brees break Unitas' record.

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Washington Redskins

2-3

Couldn't overcome losing RGIII to a concussion with fellow rookie Cousins throwing a pair of interceptions in relief. RGII was cleared to practice on Wednesday.

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Detriot Lions

1-3

Schwartz's job could be in jeopardy if the defense doesn't improve.

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Indianapolis Colts

2-2

Came alive in the second half after harnessing their emotions thanks in large part to Wayne defying time.

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Oakland Raiders

1-3

Had a long time to think about blowout loss in Denver. Trip to Atlanta unlikely to bring relief.

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20.

New York Jets

2-3

Receiving corps without Holmes is abysmal. So desperate that adding CJ, TO or Plax might make sense.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1-3

Must beat the struggling Chiefs at home coming off the bye or their season could quickly spiral out of control.

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Buffalo Bills

2-3

Last team to give up over 550 total yards in consecutive games was the 1950 Giants.

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Carolina Panthers

1-4

Can Newton rebound from adversity?

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Tennessee Titans

1-4

Munchak is no Fisher.

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Jacksonville Jaguars

1-4

An embarrassment. Decision to hire Mularkey to tutor Gabbert is not working.

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Kansas City Chiefs

1-4

Their 19 turnovers are the most in the first 5 games since the Saints turned the ball over 21 times in the first 5 games to start the 1997 season. Cassel was cheered while leaving with a head injury in the fourth quarter after throwing for just 92 yards with a pair of interceptions and lost fumbles. Classless, yet quite frankly understandable.

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Cleveland Browns

0-5

Steamrolled after being staked to a 14 point first quarter lead.

*Last week's ranking

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